The Boston Red Sox defeated the Tampa Bay Rays, 5-2, on Tuesday night at Tropicana Field to take the series win.
With the win, Boston moved to 25-24 while Tampa Bay dropped to 25-25.
Check out the full box score here.
ONE BIG TAKEAWAY
Boston found itself in another pitchers’ duel after an early deficit when the Rays swung the bats for two runs against Cooper Criswell. The right-hander then settled into a groove for the Red Sox, getting his final six outs by way of the strikeout.
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Vaughn Grissom’s RBI single and Jarren Duran’s solo home run matched the early runs for the Red Sox as both teams turned the game over to the bullpen.
Boston put the first two runners on in the eighth inning, setting Wilyer Abreu up to deliver the lead with an RBI single. Duran added insurance, scoring when Tampa Bay threw through to second base on a first-and-third play.
Reese McGuire’s insurance homer set up Boston to win the ballclub’s first series victory at Tropicana Field in nearly five years.
STARS OF THE GAME
— Criswell moved past a busy opening frame to strike out six in 5 1/3 innings. He allowed two runs on six hits with one walk.
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— Duran blasted his third home run of the season for the Red Sox and scored two runs.
— Abreu’s single to center gave Boston the lead. He finished 1-for-4.
UP NEXT
The Red Sox and Rays wrap up their three-game series Wednesday night at Tropicana Field. First pitch is set for 6:50 p.m. ET. You can catch the game, plus an hour of pregame coverage, on NESN.
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